In our family, a lot of time is spent in the kitchen and at the dinner table. At these locations, we talk about many things. The topics are endless. From the food & drink we are enjoying, to stories of the past, we leave the kitchen & table full in the stomach and the mind. So we figured we would share our topics of discussion with you right here! So enjoy this treasure trove of information and imagine that you are "at the table... with Doris Italian Market.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

By simply just drinking water.....

We tend to forget at how vital water is to our life that we easily take it for granted. Here are some more health tips as many of you try to focus on your health more this year....

Drinking water at the correct time maximizes its effectiveness on the Human body:

2 glasses of water after waking up - helps activate internal organs (There are studies that have attributed substantial weight loss just by starting the day with a drink of water as soon as you wake up. As much as 10 pounds in a month along with proper diet)

1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion

1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure

1 glass of water before going to bed - avoids stroke or heart attack

Other Tips:

Composes 75% of the brain

Helps regulate body temperature

Helps carry nutrients and oxygen to cells

Moistens oxygen for breathing

Makes up 83% of your blood

Helps convert food into energy

Helps remove waste

Protects and cushions organs

Accounts for 22% of bones

Cushions joints

Helps body absorb nutrients

Makes up 75% of muscles

And most importantly, it helps wash down your favorite Italian dishes. If you are looking to be alittle bit more healthy this year, remember these tips and replace someof your regular beverages with water a bit more. Your body will thank you....

For more information about water, check out one of our older posts recognizing the first week of May as Drinking Water week. Being in South Florida means it can most definitely still be hot & humid even in the winter months so brush up on your water knowledge and be safe and healthy. Ciao for now!